Dokk1 – Aarhus Harbour’s Award-Winning Library & Urban Living Room
Experience Dokk1, Aarhus’ state-of-the-art library and cultural center, where pioneering architecture meets urban vitality on the scenic waterfront.
Dokk1 is a visionary public library and cultural center on the Aarhus waterfront, combining striking contemporary architecture with interactive spaces for all ages. As Scandinavia's largest public library, it offers panoramic harbor views, modern design, creative learning zones, and a vibrant social atmosphere. Dokk1 is both a showcase of Danish innovation and a community hub, making it a must for architecture fans, families, and curious visitors.
A brief summary to Viborg View
- Brøndumsvej 15, Viborg, 8800, DK
- +4586627188
- Visit website
Local tips
- Explore the interactive playground outside—perfect for families and with unique local sculptures.
- Don’t miss the city views from the upper terrace, especially near sunset.
- Bring your own snacks—there are cozy seating areas and a café, but outside food is allowed.
- If arriving by car, try the underground robotic parking for an innovative experience.
- Check onsite listings for free public events, children’s workshops, and seasonal happenings.
Getting There
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Public Transport
From Horsens’ central station, frequent trains connect directly to Aarhus in under 50 minutes (adult fare typically DKK 112–128). Upon arrival at Aarhus Central Station, the harborfront is a well-signed 10–15 minute walk through the lively city center, passing shopping streets and the picturesque canal, with Dokk1’s modern profile clearly visible near the water.
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Driving
Driving from Horsens to Aarhus takes 45–60 minutes via the main motorway. Upon reaching the city center, follow general signs to the harbor. Dokk1 offers an innovative underground parking facility with robotic valet service; rates average around DKK 22 per hour. On busy days, parking may fill up quickly, so early arrival is recommended.
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Taxi
Taxis from the center of Horsens to Aarhus city center take approximately 45–60 minutes depending on traffic, with fares generally in the range of DKK 950–1,100. Upon arrival, Dokk1 is a short walk from major city landmarks such as the ARoS art museum and the bustling pedestrian zones.
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Iconic landmarks you can’t miss
Viborg View
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Experience Dokk1, Aarhus’ state-of-the-art library and cultural center, where pioneering architecture meets urban vitality on the scenic waterfront.
Vi er Viborg
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Experience Danish innovation at Dokk1, Aarhus’ renowned waterfront library and cultural hub, blending architecture, technology, and vibrant community life.
Oberst J.C. Lunds Plads
1.4 km
Historic public square anchoring Viborg's Cathedral Quarter and medieval city center.
Befrielsessten i Ravnstrup
7.9 km
A modest countryside liberation stone near Viborg, quietly commemorating Denmark’s freedom in 1945 amid open fields and a peaceful village setting.
Bølling Lake
29.9 km
A restored glacial lake offering scenic walks, excellent fishing, and peaceful nature immersion in central Jutland.
Museum Salling
30.3 km
Dive into Denmark's past at Museum Salling, where Limfjord's heritage comes alive through interactive exhibits, ancient artifacts, and engaging storytelling in scenic Skive.
Store Troldhøj
30.9 km
A cone-shaped summit offering panoramic valley views and a climbing tree in Denmark's scenic lake district.
Springvand
31.5 km
Northern Europe's grandest fountain transforms Silkeborg's lakeside with water jets soaring 33 meters high and mesmerizing evening light shows.
silkeborg
31.7 km
Historic 1871 railway landmark connecting Central Jutland with frequent regional services and heritage charm.
Museum Silkeborg, Papirmuseet
31.7 km
Historic main square in the center of Roskilde, surrounded by vibrant markets, cafés, and the iconic cathedral—where Danish tradition meets everyday city life.
Statue of Michael Drewsen
31.8 km
Bronze tribute to Silkeborg’s founding industrialist, anchoring the historic town square and local traditions at the heart of Denmark’s lake district.
Jutland's Automobile Museum
31.8 km
Discover Denmark's automotive history at Jutland's Automobile Museum in Gjern, showcasing vintage cars and motorcycles from the early 1900s to iconic post-war models, offering a unique glimpse into the nation's motoring heritage.
Museum Silkeborg, Hovedgården
31.9 km
Discover Byparkens Legeplads, a lively playground in Roskilde’s city park, blending creative play, family-friendly amenities, and community spirit in an urban green oasis.
Tollundmanden
31.9 km
Stændertorvet is the historic main square of Roskilde, home to bustling markets, festivals, and community life, set beside UNESCO-listed Roskilde Cathedral.
Landal Søhøjlandet
32.1 km
Escape to Landal Søhøjlandet in Denmark's Lake District: Family fun, water park thrills, outdoor adventures, and tranquil nature await in this scenic holiday paradise near Silkeborg.
Unmissable attractions to see
Sortebrødre Plads
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A quiet little square in Viborg’s historic centre, where echoes of the Black Friars meet everyday city life between cathedral, church and cobbled streets.
Latinerhaven
0.8 km
A fragrant historical oasis where fire-scarred earth bloomed into Viborg's most peaceful garden.
Skovgaard Museum in Viborg
0.8 km
An intimate art museum in Viborg’s former baroque town hall, celebrating the Skovgaard family’s Golden Age landscapes, church art and living artistic legacy.
Sønæs Vandpark
0.8 km
A lakeside climate park where Viborg’s rainwater is tamed, cleaned and celebrated in a landscape of ponds, paths and playful green spaces.
Viborg Cathedral
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Twin‑towered granite cathedral with a 900‑year‑old crypt, royal history and Joakim Skovgaard’s vivid biblical frescoes at the heart of Viborg’s old quarter.
Viborg Museum - Administration
0.9 km
Viborg Museum reveals the city’s fascinating evolution through hands-on exhibits, local artifacts, and engaging displays, nestled in the historic core of Viborg’s old town.
Sønæs Park
0.9 km
Innovative wetland park in Viborg where rainwater basins, lakeside paths and playful green spaces turn climate adaptation into a scenic urban escape.
Viborg Kunsthal
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Contemporary art in an 18th‑century lakeside distillery, Viborg Kunsthal blends bold exhibitions, residencies and events with a relaxed café and green surroundings.
Domkirkekvarteret i Viborg
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Walk through Viborg’s Cathedral Quarter, where cobbled lanes, old townhouses and the granite cathedral weave a thousand years of Danish power, faith and law into one intimate streetscape.
Vægtertorvet
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A small, newly renewed square beside Viborg’s old guardhouse, where the city’s former night watchmen and its thousand-year story of law and order still echo softly.
Museum Wibergis
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Autumn 2026: Step into 1000 years of Danish power struggles through vivid animation and immersive storytelling.
Bible Garden
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A living biblical library where over 100 scriptural plants bloom in thematic beds within historic Borgvold park.
Borgvold Park
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Historic fortress earthworks turned lakeside park, blending English-style landscaping, a unique Bible Garden and family-friendly play areas in central Viborg.
Nordisk Park
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A listed lakeside landscape where sculpted lawns, woodland edges and open water views create a calm green buffer between Viborg’s city streets and Søndersø.
Klosterskoven
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Small, atmospheric woodland on Viborg’s edge, offering easy forest trails, quiet nature and a quick escape from city streets into soft, leafy calm.
Essential places to dine
Restaurant Pavarotti Viborg
0.5 km
Authentic Italian flavours meet Danish freshness in Viborg's most welcoming neighbourhood restaurant.
D'let - Det Grønne Køkken Thai Take Away
0.5 km
Bright, buffet-style Thai fast-casual in Viborg’s Sct. Mathias Centret, where you fill your own plate, pay by weight and eat in or take your food to go.
Café Baghuset
0.5 km
Hygge‑filled all‑day café in central Viborg, serving generous brunches, Danish comfort dishes, coffee and cocktails in an intimate, atmospheric setting.
Tortillaflats Viborg
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Cosy Mexican family restaurant in Viborg’s old town, serving hearty northern‑style dishes, colourful drinks and relaxed, sociable evening meals at moderate prices.
Les Jeunes — kaffebar og neo-bistro
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A modern Viborg hangout where specialty coffee, Nordic-Japanese small plates and relaxed bistro vibes share the same intimate, light-filled corner space.
Den Gyldne Okse
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Hearty Danish–American steakhouse in Viborg’s old town, serving generous grilled plates in cosy wood‑lined rooms and a sheltered courtyard off a cobbled side street.
Khawand Pizzaria
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Quarter-century pizzeria serving authentic Italian pizza and grilled specialties with genuine hospitality.
Crispy Chicken
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Quick, casual fried chicken and pizza in central Viborg—affordable fast-food convenience.
Me Vietnamese Kitchen & Isbar
0.7 km
Casual Vietnamese comfort food and an ice-cream bar in the heart of Viborg’s old town, ideal for relaxed lunches, simple dinners and sweet breaks on Hjultorvet.
OX-M
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Refined European cuisine and premium beef in central Viborg
For Enden Af Gaden
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Relaxed Nordic-inspired dining in a hyggeligt madhus on Viborg’s main pedestrian street, serving generous plates, local produce and a warm, unpretentious welcome.
Jensens Bøfhus
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Casual Danish steakhouse on Viborg’s central square, serving family-friendly comfort dishes, generous portions and soft-ice treats in a relaxed, modern setting.
Bone's Viborg
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Lively Danish family restaurant serving classic American-style ribs, steaks and burgers with an all-you-can-eat salad and soft-ice bar in central Viborg.
Restaurant Palads
0.7 km
Traditional Danish dining in the heart of Viborg with warm hospitality and quality cuisine.
Backyardburger Viborg
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Central Viborg burger joint serving juicy, made-from-scratch burgers and fries in a relaxed, modern setting just off the main pedestrian streets.
Markets, malls and hidden boutiques
Sct. Mathias Center
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Compact indoor mall in Viborg’s pedestrian heart, combining everyday shopping, a supermarket and cafés just steps from the cathedral and historic streets.
NEYE Viborg
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Specialist bag and luggage store in Viborg’s Sct. Mathias Centret, offering Scandinavian-style handbags, backpacks and suitcases for everyday use, school and travel.
Imerco
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Modern Danish homeware and kitchen design in Viborg’s central Sct. Mathias Centret, combining practical cookware, stylish tableware and gift‑ready ideas under one roof.
Søsterne Grene
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A calming Scandinavian treasure trove in central Viborg, filled with affordable décor, crafty inspiration and small everyday joys tucked inside Sct. Mathias Centret.
Hunkemöller
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Contemporary lingerie, swimwear and loungewear in Viborg’s Sct. Mathias Centret, with personal fitting help and a focused, comfortable boutique atmosphere.
Zizzi - Viborg
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Curve-focused Danish fashion in the heart of Viborg, offering modern plus-size womenswear, beach styles and friendly, relaxed shopping inside Sct. Mathias Centret.
PIECES Viborg
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Compact Danish fashion boutique inside Sct. Mathias Centret, offering Scandinavian basics, trend pieces, and accessories for women in the heart of Viborg.
Frølund Fashion Viborg
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Long‑standing Danish womenswear boutique inside Sct. Mathias Centret, blending contemporary fashion, seasonal collections and friendly styling help in central Viborg.
Flying Tiger Copenhagen
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Scandinavian creativity meets affordable everyday joy in Viborg's most colorful gift shop.
Bog & idé Viborg
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A bright, central book and hobby store in Viborg’s Sct. Mathias Centret, stocking new reads, games, stationery and gifts for everyday life and rainy-day escapes.
Common Company ApS
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A compact women’s fashion boutique in central Viborg, blending Scandinavian simplicity with wearable, city-ready style for everyday wardrobes and weekend outings.
Louise Viborg Aps
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Compact, city‑center women’s fashion boutique in Viborg, offering curated brands, flattering fits and friendly styling help in a relaxed, street‑level setting.
Only
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Central Viborg women’s fashion store offering trend-led Danish style, strong denim selections and everyday wardrobe staples in a bright, modern boutique.
H&M
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Contemporary fashion for every style and season in Viborg's shopping heart.
Femilet
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Premier intimate apparel specialist in Viborg with expert fitting and curated brand selection.
Essential bars & hidden hideouts
Ølluminati Brewbar
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Microbrewery bar in Viborg’s old town, serving ever-changing small-batch craft beers and ciders in a cozy, quirky setting with a relaxed, music-filled atmosphere.
Mathias Kælderen
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Cosy cellar bar in central Viborg offering hygge-filled evenings, rustic charm and relaxed drinks just steps below the historic streets of Sankt Mathias Gade.
Roxy Malt Viborg
0.7 km
Cosy Irish-style pub in central Viborg with specialty beers, cocktails, live music and a relaxed, grown-up atmosphere for unhurried nights out.
Rockabilly Bar
0.7 km
Craft beer meets 1950s rock and roll in Viborg's most distinctive beer bar.
Holms Vinotek
0.7 km
Curated wines and artisanal tapas in a historic pharmacy turned sophisticated gathering place.
Tema Bar
0.7 km
A loud, late‑night party bar in central Viborg with colorful lights, mainstream beats and no‑frills drinks, perfect for weekend dancing and a casual night out.
Rabalder Bar Viborg
0.7 km
Casual, colorful bar energy in the heart of Viborg’s old town, blending easygoing Danish hygge with lively late-night drinks and sociable weekend parties.
Terminalen I/S v/Carl Erik Agnskov M.Fl.
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Unpretentious central Viborg bar with friendly staff, late weekend hours, affordable drinks and occasional karaoke nights in a laid-back pub setting.
CRAVE Bar
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Cosy Viborg bodega and karaoke bar where cold beers, pool games and sing-along nights blend into an easygoing, late-night local hangout.
Sportspub Målet
0.8 km
Classic Danish sports bodega in central Viborg, where cold beer, big matches, karaoke and late-night hygge keep the lights on long after the final whistle.
Bodega Hegnet
0.9 km
Viborg's cozy neighborhood bar where affordable drinks, free pool, and live music create genuine local warmth.
Café Børsen
0.9 km
A long‑standing Viborg café‑bar where Danish hygge, history and late‑night drinks meet in one cozy, central hangout on Gravene.
Zwei Grosse Bier Bar
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High-energy après-ski style beer bar in central Viborg, pouring big drafts, loud music and late-night party vibes with free entry and group-friendly seating.
Mødestedet Viborg ApS
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Cosy local bar and meeting place in Viborg, blending classic Danish pub vibes with flexible space for social events, dance evenings and everyday gatherings.
Bistro Byens Hjørne v/Evald Scherer Laursen
11.9 km
Cozy corner bistro in central Rødkærsbro, serving straightforward food, cold beers and small‑town Danish atmosphere in a friendly neighborhood bar setting.
